Iran reports hospitals, civilians affected during war with US, Israel

In March 2026, Iranian authorities reported significant civilian impact from the ongoing war with the United States and Israel. According to the Iranian Red Crescent Society, nearly 20,000 civilian buildings, including over 16,000 residential units, have been affected after more than 11 days of war. Seventy-seven healthcare facilities and 65 schools have also sustained damage, disrupting services and endangering civilians. Some hospitals are temporarily out of service, impacting patient care. The Red Crescent also reported damage to 16 of their centers, forcing personnel to relocate. The most deadly incident reported was the death of 167 people, mostly students, at the Minab elementary school on the first day of the conflict.

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